Weekend Workshops

NEW! Introduction to Metal Clay (16 and up)

Kelly Green Grady     $135, plus $65 material fee (payable in cash to the instructor the day of the workshop)

Metal Clay is an exciting medium that begins as a suspension of tiny particles of silver in an organic clay binder. This course enables students with little or no jewelry-making experience to begin producing fine silver jewelry on their own. Learn the skills necessary to form, fire, and finish PMC, producing earrings or a pendant.

F99 1 session Sunday,    October 27     10:00am-4:00pm (with a one-hour break)

Wheel Throwing Workshop for Families (ages 9 to adult)

FREE GEL PLATE PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP

Instructor: John Rosis 

Join WestchesterArts grantee, artist/Rockland Center for the Arts Instructor John Rosis for this free workshop at Rockland Center for the Arts. Participants will learn the basics of printmaking using a gel plate to create finished prints, greeting cards, bookmarks, decorative paper for collage and more using quick drying water-based acrylic paint. 

Demonstrations will include monoprinting techniques using paper stencils made in the workshop, string, thread, rubber bands and other materials in this ‘make and take’ workshop. We will also use natural materials such as leaves, ferns, grasses and vines as masks and textures. All materials will be provided and no prior experience is necessary, just an interest in discovering this unique, fun and easy way to make prints with minimal set up time.

Capacity is limited to ten participants for this workshop. Participants should arrive on or before start time as instruction is provided at the beginning of the workshop. All are welcome ages 16 and up.  

Please wear appropriate clothing and/or an apron for using paints.

F55 1 session Sunday, November 24: 1:00-4:00pm 

Flow State Painting Workshop

THIS CLASS IS FULL! No new registrations will be accepted at this time.

Jamie (aka, Flowstatepaint) Gaviola       $65

Unlock your creativity and embark on a transformative journey with our Flow State Painting Workshop. In this three-hour session, you’ll explore the profound benefits of creativity for mental health and personal transformation. Engaging in artistic expression can reduce stress, enhance emotional well-being, and foster a sense of accomplishment and joy. . . .

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. . . . During the workshop, you’ll be guided through different techniques and mediums, allowing you to tap into your inner flow and discover the unique artist within. By strengthening your intuition and connecting mind, body, and spirit, you’ll find that your unique creativity emerges effortlessly. Join us and experience the power of creativity to transform your mind, uplift your spirit, and inspire personal growth.

Workshop Highlights:

• Understand the connection between creativity and mental health.
• Develop personal transformation through artistic expression.
• Strengthen your intuition and connect mind, body, and spirit.
• Explore a variety of art supplies and techniques.
• Enjoy a safe, judgment-free zone to create and experiment.
• Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists.

Discover or rediscover the joy of painting and find your flow with the Flow State Painting Workshop!

F41 1 session Sunday, Oct. 6 1:00-4:00pm